ALCHEMY AND ARTISTRY
Here’s a gift for the artist in the family. If its quality and class you want then go to Winsor & Newton the renowned British art supplier. They have launched a Gift Collections range that are designed to ignite your artistic journey. They excite the mind, engage the senses and are inspired by the great
‘All Different, All Equal’
The Anti-Bullying Alliance based at the National Children’s Bureau has published a poll showing that while the majority of children (96%) think it is important to be yourself, of the two-fifths of children who would conceal something about themselves, 61% said they would hide or change the way they look to avoid being bullied. Campaigners
Birmingham teachers tackle child anxiety
Teachers at Hallfield School in Edgbaston were, last week, educated on how to spot signs of anxiety and depression in their pupils. The school invited parent and Cognitive Behaviour Therapist Raj Bassi to run a workshop on Mental Health to give staff an understanding of what mental health disorders are how they can work with
Parents and carers given support to to protect their families’ from online predators
Parents and carers can get extra support from a national charity tackling child sexual exploitation launches new online and printed advice – giving hints and tips on protecting their families from online predators. “Online: Onguard” is a clear and easily understandable guide developed by charity NWG and the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) to parents
Battersea’s top tips for Bonfire Night
Ali Taylor, Head of Canine Behaviour at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and star of ITV’s Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs, is urging pet owners across the country to take precautions this Bonfire Night to help their pets cope with the stress of fireworks going off. During this time of year, many strays
Working with a private tutor to support your child with dyslexia
It used to be only wealthy people who engaged a private tutor for their child but times have changed. In September 2017, a report from The Sutton Trust called Extra Time found that almost one in three 11-16 year old state school students in England and Wales had private tuition at some point in their
Changing perceptions of dyslexia
Sal McKeown freelance journalist and author A headline in the Guardian in September said: ‘Jamie Oliver is right: people with dyslexia really do look at things differently.’ Let’s hope Jamie’s upbeat approach heralds a more positive attitude to dyslexia. All too often, we focus on dealing with the problems that dyslexia can cause. Poor spelling,
National Eye Health Week 18 Sep17
National Eye Health Week raises awareness of the importance of visiting an optomologist for healthcare. The week promotes the importance of regular sight tests every 2 years and educates people on the conditions it can uncover. Amazing case studies show how they discovered serious conditions, not necessarily sight related. Parents News UK interviewed Dr Ahmed Sivardeen Bsc(Hons) DOptom FCOptom
Blue Planet Aquarium
Marine Conservation for Kids As a parent, you’ll naturally want your children to learn and understand as much as possible about the natural world. Teaching them about marine conservation – and its enormous importance – gives you an opportunity to do exactly that, but how do you get your kids interested in the oceans? And
CALLING ALL LITTLE DOODLERS
Priceless opportunity for children to have their drawings displayed on billboards across the country This summer, proud parents across the UK and Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to see their child’s drawings displayed for all to see. In partnership with Mumsnet, BIC® KIDS is launching an amazing competition celebrating kids’ creativity by taking
I Quit Sugar: Kids’ Cookbook by Sarah Wilson
Sarah Wilson is the Sunday Times bestselling author of I Quit Sugar, I Quit Sugar for Life and Simplicious. Her new book will be of help to parents. It has straightforward recipes and takes the hard work out of clean eating. The excellent recipes in her new book will help parents to ease their kids
Orchard Toys launch 6 new travel-size mini games for summer!
Award-winning creator of educational games and jigsaws Orchard Toys have ensured your next family trip will be easy and fun. Six new lines to their popular mini game range have launched. Based on traditional family favourites, the range gives classic games, from snakes and ladders to happy families, a fun ‘Orchard Toys’ twist! Llamas in
Exam Survival Tips
Make sure you have all the tips you need to start studying One of the biggest challenges facing students is how to prepare for exams. The idea of locking yourself in a room for hours-on-end with a mountain of text books can seem daunting. Are flash-cards, mind mapping or flow charts a better way of
Majority of parents don’t follow the recommended food guidelines for their toddler
How to follow the recommended food guidelines for their toddler Parents of fussy eaters usually deal with the drama of dinner time in two ways. In some instances they accept that their child will never eat their vegetables and move on, or demand they sit at the table until their plate is empty. DAY ONE As adults, it’s easy
Gifts from Audible
–FANTASTIC BEASTS by J.K Rowling Release date: 14th March Narrator: Eddie Redmayne A set textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since publication, Newt Scamander’s masterpiece has entertained wizarding families through the generations. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable introduction to the magical beasts of the wizarding world. Scamander’s years of travel and
Books & Puzzle
Annie’s Grannies in Decorating Disaster’ Annie is a normal 10 year old girl. Her parents often go away to do boring work things, which means she gets to spend lots of time with her hopeless grannies. They’re always up to something and it never quite goes the way it’s supposed to. The most simple of
Health Tech
Shortlisted entries will feature at new Design Museum An exciting process of reviewing entries and a great deal of discussion, deliberation and debate, the shortlist for the third AXA PPP Health Tech & You Awards has been revealed today. The winners will be announced at a prestigious Awards ceremony to be held at the new
Ways to Keep School Uniforms Creative
It can be difficult for schools with a dress code policy to strike a balance between a fun and functional uniform. But promoting uniqueness and maintaining a dress code can go hand in hand. With a few subtle changes and details, you to help to promote individuality within schools and students. Leading school uniform suppliers
Hands on Learning in Schools, Why is it Important?
Alex Dalton, Managing Director of woodworking machinery specialists Daltons Wadkin, takes a look at the importance of hands on learning, and why subjects such as Design and Technology are important. Alex Dalton One of the best examples to help outline why hands on learning is important is when trying to teach someone to ride a
Sibling Rivalry by Tracey Ramsden
Not many of us can say we have escaped the nightmare that is sibling rivalry, either personally or with our own children. As a child, I remember my older sister being fiercely protective of me one minute and hating the sight of me the next. In return I would hit her with a tennis racket